Dr. Anabel Fraga is a Computer and Systems Engineer professional with a formal education in Computer Science, Networks, eCommerce, Technical Leadership, and Technology and Science of Information. With a specialization in Semantics and interoperability.  Has more than twenty-three years of experience. Moreover, with diverse experience in the private and public sectors and academia, spanning project management and technical leadership. A creative, goal-oriented, and kind person, and follows the team’s synergies as a teamwork advocate. Lead to create solid results in academia and industry, helping to contribute to the community and help to create a better world.

Obtained the E-commerce and Networks MSc., a Diploma of Advance Studies, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Systems at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, considered one of the better universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2023. Joined with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, obtained highly trained skills in analytics, engineering fundamentals, and system thinking vision. Teaching at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and Universidad de Granada, invited to introduce a subject about Information Science and Retrieval on September 2023 in virtual mode. Additionally, as a certified ITIL and ISO20000 professional, conducted training on both topics for diverse companies. And trained more than sixty contact points for twenty-six EU member states participating in the IMOLA (Interoperable Model for Land Registries) project for six years while leading the IMOLA II and IMOLA III research activities. Also, received compliments for clear explanations and the ability to empathize and transmit knowledge to the participants. She is also certified in ININ (interactive Intelligence) and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.

Lived in many countries and intrigued by the cultures and interactions. Spanish as a native speaking language, and fluent in  English. Due to her roots, the Galician is on her bag, and would love to improve: Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, and German to enhance her communication skills.

The central research areas are Systems/Software Engineering, Information Engineering, Knowledge Management, and Reuse; also interested in ethics and innovative learning methods, experienced in Knowledge Management and Domain Architect with practice in projects in the academic environment and industry. Able to deal with diverse domains.

An Associate Tenured Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), also serves as a member of the Senate of the University, elected member, representing the Associate Tenured Professor of the Computer Science and Engineering Department. And served actively with outstanding service to INCOSE as the Deputy Associate Director of Technical Review, helping with the technical review protocols and processes for events and technical products. Cohort 6 was inducted as a member of the Technical Leadership Institute after the two-year learning program to acquire the skills and awareness of leadership in a joint journey with colleagues from worldwide (2020-2022) and technical Director for 2024-2025. Also, the president of the INCOSE Chapter of Spain 2022-2023, the INCOSE Deputy Associate Director of Technical Review, the INCOSE Technical Program Committee co-chair of the IS2023 event, the INCOSE EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) WS 2021 Event Chair, the INCOSE EMEA WSEC 2023 Event Chair, the INCOSE EMEA Associate Director of Events, and the INCOSE EMEA EWLSE (Empowering Women Leaders in Systems Engineering) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lead. As EWLSE and DEI lead, with the support of the INCOSE EMEA Director, is creating a mentoring program for young women engineers to guide them in their professions. She empowers women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expanding the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrating the value of diversity and inclusion.

Got awarded a Ph.D. scholarship for teaching and learning, 2004-2005, UC3M; Project CAT, 2022, a recognized effort by the Social Board of the UC3M; recognition for being in the top 4% of professors better recognized at the university 2022 – UC3M; recognition for being in the top 25% of researchers better recognized at the university 2022 – UC3M. Furthermore, a dedicated podcast episode called “INCOSE and Systems Engineering in Spain starting my presidency for AEIS” (In Spanish) at Sistemistas Podcast in November 2021.

SWE Distinguished Educator Engineering Award 2023, INCOSE Outstanding Service Award 2024, and PESI II Women and Innovation in Security Engineering Award 2024.

The deep educational background and contributions through various industrial projects and academic activities have strengthened the expertise as a distinguished educator in engineering. With the ability to work hard, dedication, humility, kindness even in most hard situations, ethics, and trust allowed me to demonstrate results of significant impact on the organizations working with and all the industrial partners that collaborates with due to the European and international research projects led and continue leading at the moment.

Currently, issued over a hundred publications in journals and conferences. Five patents/PIs – two of which are in exploitation, more than twenty-four European or National and International research projects (leading six of them), and more than fifteenth technology transfer projects with industry (leading ten of them) with more than 1.8M€ of budget between the diverse kind of projects led. Leader of two chairs, accomplished nine international stays, guided more than a hundred students in their master’s and bachelor’s final projects and four Ph.D. theses Cum laude which were presented to honor awards. Moreover, reviewed EU COST proposals, several papers in distinguished journals and conferences, and Event Chair or the Technical Program Committee Chair of more than sixteenth events. Furthermore, in her educator career, taught more than a thousand and eight hundred students, including several who are neurodivergent, and inspired them to excellence adapting the resources provided, expanding their knowledge, working hard and soft skills, keeping others in mind, and creating a comfortable environment for working and learning to achieve all their goals always giving more than expected.

Passionate for engineering and innovation, desires to influence women and men to progress in their careers with a high impact and humanity, showing that teamwork is essential and necessary to achieve the goals of every organization, project, or team. Through the participation in INCOSE and other councils, motivates women to choose engineering as a profession and contribute to society through technological advances to build a better world for all of us and future generations. I believe that incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a matter of discussion; it shall be a reality nowadays, and I fight for it in all her multifaceted positions.

Finally, but not least important is family; I have a lovely partner in life; I raises a son and a daughter with neurodiversity, cares for my parents with cognitive decline at home, have three adopted dogs, and works hard and kindly daily to have a successful career and a wonderful family.

“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince